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Category: Post-excavation

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Runner-up spot for UHI seaweed-consumption research poster

At the UK Archaeological Science conference in Aberdeen, Dr Magdalena Blanz and colleagues won the  runner-up poster prize for early career researchers.

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, April 29, 2022 (3:00pm)Monday, May 2, 2022 (11:03am)
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Iron Age Post-excavation Swartigill

The significance of the ‘miniscule’ blue beads from Swartigill

Recent post-excavation work, processing soil samples excavated from Swartigill, has revealed several beautiful and tiny pieces of Iron Age jewellery. Not one, not two, but three blue glass beads!

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, January 31, 2022 (9:00am)Monday, January 31, 2022 (9:16am)
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Iron Age Post-excavation Swartigill

Unravelling the story of an Iron Age site – a Swartigill post-excavation update

With winter upon us, the focus of the Swartigill project has turned towards post-excavation. This is a good opportunity for a recap of what we know about the site as it stands.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, December 8, 2021 (1:19pm)Wednesday, February 2, 2022 (9:11am)
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Council’s archaeology fund re-opens for Orkney project applications

Orkney Islands Council’s annual archaeological grant has re-opened for applications, with a deadline of November 30, 2021.

by Sigurd TowrieThursday, November 4, 2021 (8:42am)Thursday, November 4, 2021 (2:01pm)
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